Russ Hochstein
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Career Summary
Russ Hochstein was an NFL offensive lineman who played for New England, Denver, and Kansas City.
NFL.com records 149 games and 37 starts from 2002 through 2012, including seven seasons with the Patriots, three with the Broncos, and his final season with the Chiefs.
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Early Life
Hochstein was from Hartington, Nebraska.
Nebraska's official biography lists Hartington as his hometown.
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College Career
Hochstein was a two-time first-team All-Big 12 guard and 2000 first-team All-American at Nebraska.
Nebraska credits him with helping the Huskers lead the nation in rushing in 2000 at nearly 350 yards per game while allowing only 10 sacks in 11 games. He was a 2000 team captain and set the program's single-game pancake record with 23 against Notre Dame.
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Path to the NFL
Tampa Bay selected Hochstein in the fifth round of the 2001 NFL Draft.
Nebraska's official biography lists him as a fifth-round 2001 pick of the Buccaneers.
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NFL Career
Hochstein built a 149-game NFL career as a versatile interior offensive lineman.
NFL.com lists 92 games and 20 starts for him with New England from 2002 through 2008, then 46 games with Denver and 11 with Kansas City.
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Career Accomplishments
Hochstein won two Super Bowl titles with New England.
Nebraska's Hall of Fame announcement identifies his 12-year NFL career and two Super Bowl titles with the Patriots from 2002 through 2008.
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Playing Style
Hochstein supplied roster flexibility by lining up across the offensive front.
A Broncos game release described him as having started at five different positions during his NFL career and noted that he was the only 16-game starting guard not to allow a sack in 2008, according to Stats Inc.
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Legacy
Hochstein is honored for his Nebraska achievements and lengthy NFL career.
Nebraska inducted him into its Football Hall of Fame after recognizing his two All-Big 12 first-team selections, 2000 All-America honor, two Super Bowl titles, and 12-year professional career.
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19261, 00-0020389, 1977-10-07, Russ Hochstein, Russ, Hochstein
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